Pixies Parasol

Pixies Parasol, Mycena interrupta, grows on dead wood, usually hardwood species, in wet areas. It is a tiny fungus with its blue cap sometimes measuring up to 15mm diameter. They usually grow in small colonies.

It is a fairly common species, often missed because of its size and is often growing on the sheltered side of a dead log or fallen branch.

Always a delight to come across. Some references suggest it is Victoria’s most photographed fungi. It could be considered a good Victorian species, as records for SA, NSW and Qld are pretty sparse.

Map credit: ala.org.au

I found this little colony in Mt Worth State Park recently while trying, and failing, to pin down a calling Lyrebird nearby.